These easy Baked Apples have a crisp, golden oat topping with cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar, like individual apple crisps with just a few ingredients and no peeling or dicing! Easy Baked Apples We go apple picking every fall, and these baked appl…
Start your morning with these moist, lightly sweetened blueberry bran muffins made with honey, fresh blueberries, and coconut flakes. You’d never guess they’re light! Blueberry Bran Muffin Recipe I grew up eating bran muffins at my mom’s luncheonette. …
This maple roasted butternut squash recipe is an easy fall side dish with only three ingredients. It’s as quick as tossing butternut squash in maple syrup and olive oil, then roasting it in the oven until caramelized and tender. Perfect for holiday mea…
You’d never guess these soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are made with cottage cheese! It adds moisture so you can use very little butter, and once blended, you can’t taste it at all. A Happy Baking Accident These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Coo…
This late summer Vegetable Enchilada Casserole is a saucy, cheesy, meatless dinner layered with corn tortillas, zucchini, corn, beans and homemade enchilada sauce. Think of it as an enchilada-inspired lasagna, with all the flavor of enchiladas but no r…
You’d never guess that the secret ingredient in this high-protein passion fruit chia pudding is silken tofu. When blended with vanilla yogurt, passion fruit, and sweetened condensed milk, it creates a thick, creamy pudding that takes just minutes to ma…
This aromatic mushroom frittata with egg whites, sautéed mushrooms, shallots, and cheese is a high-protein, easy-to-make gourmet breakfast, brunch, or “brinner” (breakfast for dinner). It’s ready in 30 minutes between the stovetop and oven. Egg White F…
This moist Chocolate Banana Bread is made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and plenty of chocolate chips. It’s lighter than most recipes and so easy to make! Chocolate Chip Banana Bread This Chocolate Banana Bread is what I make for Madison anytime I h…
Air Fryer Peaches are warm, juicy, and caramelized in minutes. Serve this easy summer recipe with Greek yogurt or ice cream. Air Fryer Peach Dessert Air Fryer Peaches are one of my favorite ways to turn ripe summer peaches into a quick, healthy dessert…
Stracciatella soup is a cozy Italian egg drop soup made with rich chicken broth and Parmesan. I add orzo and fresh spinach to make it a satisfying meal. Done in just 20 minutes! Easy Stracciatella Soup Recipe If you’ve never had stracciatella sou…
This easy Creamy Pesto Pasta with cottage cheese is a great way to increase protein without adding many calories. Since it’s blended until smooth, you can’t even taste it once it’s mixed with the basil pesto. Cottage Cheese Pesto Pasta Since adding cot…
This light and delicious Peach Crisp is made with sweet, juicy summer peaches and topped with crunchy oats and roasted almonds. Enjoy it for dessert or even breakfast! Peach Crisp This healthy Peach Crisp is one of my favorite ways to enjoy sweet, juic…
Cherry clafoutis is a classic French dessert that pairs fresh fruit with a light custard-like batter that’s baked until puffy and golden. My version is lightened up and portioned into individual ramekins for the perfect summer dessert! Easy Cherry Claf…
These zucchini fritters are a fabulous summer recipe, with salty feta and mint for some Mediterranean flair. Serve them as a side dish, appetizer, or even a light dinner. Easy Zucchini Fritters Recipe If your garden is overflowing with zucchini, you pr…
Fresh, smoky, and full of flavor, this healthy Grilled Green Bean Salad with feta, dill, lemon, and chives is an easy side dish for any summer meal. Grilled Green Bean Salad If you’re looking for a fresh no-lettuce, green bean salad that’s …
This Noodle-less Ratatouille Lasagna is a high-protein, gluten-free vegetarian dinner made with summer vegetables and cottage cheese, with over 39g protein per serving. Noodle-less Ratatouille Lasagna When I was working on the vegetarian chapter of Ski…
Made with ripe garden tomatoes, this easy Tomato Bisque gets its velvety texture from blended vegetables instead of cream. Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe I make this Tomato Bisque recipe every summer when my garden is overflowing with ripe tomatoes. While I…
Most protein ice creams taste like a protein shake masquerading as dessert. This high protein Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream recipe actually tastes like real vanilla ice cream—with over 24 grams of protein per serving. Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe (Ninja C…
Tres Leches Overnight Oats are inspired by my favorite cake. The oats soak in three milks overnight, creating a healthy high-protein, high-fiber breakfast that tastes like dessert and keeps you full all morning. Tres Leches Overnight Oats Meet my new b…
This Vegan Quinoa Bowl is made with roasted vegetables, protein-rich edamame, and lemony quinoa for an easy plant-based meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl I love a big bowl of vegetables as a main d…
This tomato quinoa risotto is creamy and cheesy, and it’s also incredibly easy to make. Combine cooked quinoa with filetto di pomodoro sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese, and a splash of broth for an Italian-inspired side dish that comes together in minutes…
These easy, 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies (almond butter, raw sugar and egg) are gluten-free, dairy free and so easy to make you don’t even need a mixer! Almond Nut Butter Cookies I’m a lazy baker, so I love easy cookie recipes, which is why…
These healthy, gluten-free pumpkin waffles, made with oat flour, cottage cheese, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin spice, are the best fall breakfast! Pumpkin Waffles There’s something undeniably comforting about cozy, pumpkin recipes during the fall season….
Festive enough for a holiday but simple enough for a light weeknight meal, this Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad pairs tender baked beets with creamy goat cheese, bright citrus and pistachios, all atop a bed of peppery arugula. It’s a show-stopper! Roaste…
If you want a lighter dessert for the holidays, this Pear Cranberry Crisp made with juicy pears, tart cranberries, and a golden oat-nut topping is perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday dessert table. Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free! Pear Cranber…
